Let the Music Play! Join the Band.
If you have longed to play with a band and believe you don’t have the musical wherewithal, here’s an answer…
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Is Your Voice Heard?
by Jean I. Anderson | How do you find your voice if it’s been stilled by screaming, hushed by abuse, threats, or self-doubt, inaudible because of tears, or disregarded and ignored? You find it when someone is listening, someone is asking questions about your questions.
Driving Toward Change
by Jean I. Anderson | I just completed an eight-hour driver safety class sponsored by AARP. The focus of the class is change. It’s the key word, probably in all of life. We change as we age, and the roads have changed, too.
Romance & Responsibility in Resale Shopping
by Jean I. Anderson | I like to explore resale shops, not only for bargains but for the imagined stories behind each donation. At the Family Tree Resale Shop, I discovered a new and worthy concept for bargain hunting and donating …
Forward Chicago Supports Ravenswood Senior Housing Development
by Helene Wineberg | Most of the discontent about the senior housing project planned for the former Ravenswood Hospital site is about parking issues. We think this issue can be resolved.
Beyond The Holidays: Caring for Our Older Neighbors
by Jeff Robison | We’re more likely during the holidays to check up on our older neighbors and other seniors who are important to us. But times of need are neither predictable nor convenient. Here’s a checklist to help us all become better guardians year-round.
Join Us to Champion Sustainable Senior Housing
A community meeting will be held Wednesday on the proposal to convert 4501 North Winchester Ave., the site of the former Ravenswood Hospital, into 74 senior affordable housing units and a supportive living facility with 120 units.
Ideas into Action: The Value of Business Partners Within Civic Actions
by Jeff Robison | A local real estate development team wants to help address housing and lifestyle challenges older residents will face in coming years by converting underutilized parish buildings into senior residences.
How to Avoid Holiday (and Anytime) Scams
by Dara Salk | The Attorney General’s Office has put together a handy tip sheet on how to avoid scams and consumer fraud.
Get Ready to Ride: The #11 Lincoln Bus is Coming Back
Good things come to those who work for change! The Crosstown Bus Coalition, comprised of North and South Siders, successfully advocated for the return of both the #11 bus and the #31 bus. Both routes will return in the Spring, but it’s only a pilot project for now. Still, we’re celebrating!
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